|
River2Sea
USA V-Crank
Specifications |
| Type |
Crankbait |
|
Class |
Floating |
|
Colors/Patterns |
8
available |
| Size |
2
3/8 in |
|
Weight |
1/2
oz |
|
Diving Depth |
5 -
7 ft |
| Hook
Size |
#6 |
|
Price |
$11.99 |
Introducing the stunning jointed
crankbait, the River2Sea USA V-Crank
Impressions:
River2Sea USA continues to
bring us features offered in many import products but at prices more in tune
with domestic offerings. Take the V-Crank, a lure featuring stunning finishes
and molded patterns throughout the body including realistic eyes, gills, and
scales. Of course, what’s really eye-catching is the jointed body sections ala
the Jackall
Aragon crank we reviewed in June of 2005. Like the Aragon crank, the
head section of the v-crank is connected to the tail section via visible
hardware, but the difference here is the presence of metal plates used primarily
to create a loud clacking sound as the two halves crash together during a
retrieve. The side benefit of this feature is to, hopefully, prolong the life of
each half as well. As with most River2Sea USA products, you can be sure the
V-Crank makes use of their Tungsten-Force system for rattles and internal weight
balancing rather than lead. The lure comes with two quality Daiichi #6 hooks and
the entire V-Crank is packaged in a high-end plastic box for individual storage.
The V-Cranks are kept well
protected in a reusable hard-case
|
Complete Rig
for V-Crank Tests |
| Rod |
St. Croix Avid
Crankbait (AC66MHM)
Fenwick HMG (GT66M) |
| Reel |
Daiwa TDA 153HST
Quantum Energy PT |
| Line |
10 & 12
lb. Sufix Elite |
Field Tests: We
enlisted the River2Sea V-Crank to help us scrounge up some bass in the waters of
the California Delta. Like most who crank the Delta we made use of the V-Crank
in craw patterns. We tossed the V-Crank in Delta Craw and Lite Craw pounding the
levee walls and fishing various structure to see how this jointed crankbait
would run and how effective it is against black bass.
Zander cranks for bass on the
levee walls on the California Delta with the jointed River2Sea USA crankbait
Casting:
Paired with our cranking
sticks and limp, Sufix Elite line, casting the 1/2 ounce V-Crank was easy and we
reached our targets with little effort. During the multiple casting tests there
was a slight breeze that didn’t affect our casting distance much. With each cast
of the V-Crank we were able to achieve distances between 90 to 100 feet with
some thumbing and brakes set on. We were pleased this crankbait casts well
despite its jointed body design.
Between the
joint you'll find a metal plate and a metal knob that clashes together to emit a
unique sound when retrieved
